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Im sure im not alone in being obsessed with my equipment (the drone )Surfing amazon for attachments 24-7 like we just fathered a Phantom...but in this below freezing midwest weather,Im learning how important the actual PILOT is!Like along with advice regarding upgrades I wish someone reminded me...

I took the "training wheels" off yesterday, got out of beginner mode. As advertised, the controls are much more responsive than they were in beginner mode. I found myself over controlling everything with too heavy a touch on the sticks. Took the rest of that battery to tone things down...

I am currently waiting for my new Phantom 3 Standard to arrive in the mail. I have been looking at all the great videos and pictures here and elsewhere on the web and it has been great. I have been into RC since I was about 10 and have had a few toy RC cars, then my uncle got a hobby RC off...

Hello, I was browsing the internet doing some research, when I came across this site. I checked it out, and thought why not. My name is Will, I live in Summerville. I am new to UAS. I DO understand the rules and look forward to long flight times. Anyone know of a cool and safe place to operate...

hi all, I purchased a P3P in August of 2015, life got in the way.since then I have acquired the following Head play goggles HDMI output module Shield K1 Maxuav with sunhans 4 extra batteries Hard case I have never powered up or installed the props. I installed go app on my iPhone back then...

Hi Folks, Ed here... OK I am a 10 flight 65 year old newbie with my P3S newbie (and loving it) but am frustrated with doing 360 degree (or any) pan shots with the bird. I must be missing something (beyond a Vision LOL I hope) because I have seen nice videos here of just such pans. Mine end up...

First video attempt with a Phantom 4. I've done a lot of of film photography in the past and interested in a camera floating around in the sky. Made this video (first attempt at making a video after flying a couple of times) for family and friends who would like to see Bendethera Valley, a...

I bought the DJI P4 2 weeks ago and I love it! Flown it a few times around Blackheath park london and now feeling confident. Im going to Herne Bay later today and can't wait to get some lovely shots. Ps. My photo and video editing skills is zero.. lol I've read tons of tips and advice...

Hi! I'm a real newbie in the drone world, so bear with me on this :) I recently bought the Phantom 3 Advanced, and I loved it! The most fun I’ve had I years. Unfortunately I had a little mishap with a Tree. So now my gimbal is broken (it actually is I a couple of parts with a lot of broken...

Hi, I'm having some problems with my Phantom 4 drifting. The last time I flew it it was drifting around which is very strange because it typicaly was so stable and solid. Today I calibrated the compass and set the home base on my garage pad where I have flown several times before without any...

Hey guys! My wife and I bought a Phantom 4 and thought we'd join the discussions on here. We are newbies in the drone world! Looking to learn all we can! Until then here is our unboxing video:

Yes, you CAN teach an old dog new tricks. Well I went house shopping and took videos with my P4 of there (hopefully) new place. There are two files each about 4GB in size (.mov) Well....I took them so I could get my kids' impressions but my web site says it'll only take files of 15 MB or so...

Hello all! I found this forum poking around for stuff about the Phantom 3 Standard. I just place my order today. I am basically a total newbie as I have only flown a little Syma drone before. I have been studying and trying to decide what one would work best for me and settled on the 3 standard...

I wish to introduce myself to the PhantomPilots community. While new to the community, Not new to Drones. I wanted to thank PhantomPilts.com for getting me through the newbie phase of my hobby. I wanted to let every benefit from my experiences as a nube. I made three grievous mistake in my...

Hi, I'm brand new to the drone hobby and looking for a tablet suggestion. I recently ordered a Phantom 4, which I plan to initially fly with my iphone. I'd eventually like to get a tablet, it would be used mostly for the drone. I'm considering an ipad mini or a used Ipad air 2. What do most...

Hi, I recently bought a Phantom 4, my first UAS, after a couple of years of thinking about it. (The trigger for me was the collision avoidance feature.) I'm terribly excited to start flying, but I'm trying to be conscientious about it. I'm flying the simulator for hours on end, I'm reading...

Hi All, This is our video of our Phantom 4's maiden flight. We had a very basic drone previously but no expert, but last week after seeing Casey Neistat's videos from Cape Town and the new features that the Phantom 4 offers my wife went out and got herself a Phantom4 from the Apple store in the...

Hi All I have just bought myself a Phantom 3 Advance after deliberating over whether to start with the standard :/ I am now excitedly awaiting delivery of my new toy and thought I'd do some homework (always been one to leave it till the last minute!) I hope to meet other locals once I'm out...

This may be the most hilarious video I've ever seen. My older brother goes off and buys a brand new Phantom Pro 3. He reads the manuals for a week straight and watches several YouTube videos. He then decides to test it out indoors to get familiar with it. Well, here's the link:

Hi all. My name is Frank and I am from England, the place where we drive on the proper side of the road. :) Anyway I have had a good look around on this forum. Some good advice and knowledgeable guys on here. I took a brief look at the classifieds on here and one guy there who is selling...